Slender Arms With Cryolipolysis in Seoul Korea

Slim and feminine arms aren't only concerns for summer, y'all. Of course you want to look great in a tank top or bikini, but the problems carry on during the winter as well. Do you know how humiliating it can feel to try on a cute coat and discover that your arms can't squeeze into the sleeves? Or if they do, it's because you're barely wearing anything underneath, which means when it's actually time to wear the coat, you can't wear the extra sweater for warmth. If you're arms are flabby and you don't think exercising will help, then it's time to try cryolipolysis.

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive treatment that uses a machine to selectively freeze fat cells in a targeted area. It can apply to any area that has plenty of fat: arms, thighs, butt, abs, back, you name it. And it's not even that painful; you get to sit on a nice couch in a little room at the clinic and watch TV while the equipment does all the work. The initial start might feel a little painful and the treatment area is quite cold (I mean, you are freezing cells here) but other than that the treatment is quite easy-peasy.

But whether or not a treatment is comfortable is not what's important though. We all want to know if this can bring good results, right? Well, here you go: a patient who had two sessions of cryolipolysis on her arms.

Boom. Before you say they look pretty much the same, this patient experienced a 3 centimeter size reduction, which is a lot considering the arms are not as thick as the legs or abdomen. Personally, I'd be so happy if I could see the same results! Slender arms can really make you look feminine and dainty; plus, they look a lot longer than chubby arms too.

Who knew this was so easily achievable? Contact us today and see if cryolipolysis is the procedure for you.

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Excel V Laser for Acne Marks

Excel V by Cutera is a state-of-the-art laser that boasts versatility and precision. Operating in three different modes, Excel V can treat a wide range of conditions, from pigmentation to vascular problems to improving skin elasticity. It is also a very effective laser treatment for red acne marks as you can see from the photos below:

For best results, treatment is recommended every three weeks for 3-5 sessions total. Depending on which mode you are using, numbing cream may or may not be necessary. Downtime may include some minor swelling, as well as micro-crusting, meaning the pigmentation may look darker for a few days before naturally falling off. The procedure goes like this:

Aside from Excel V, Renewme Skin Clinic has a wide range of laser equipment to address your different dermatological needs. Find out which ones are right for you by contacting us for online consultation.

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Doctor's Training Program for Obesity Treatments

Renewme Dermatology Clinic Network offers opportunities for foreign doctors to learn about popular treatments and procedures here in Korea. Our courses focus more on hands-on training rather than simple theory, allowing doctors to practice under close supervision before regularly performing on patients.

One course we believe might be particularly interesting is the training program for obesity treatments. These are minimally invasive treatments that have been proven effective in slimming and contouring, without the troublesome side effects and downtime of actual liposuction:

FatOut (Quick Mini-Liposuction)
This combines the effects of liposuction but makes it a lot simpler. Anesthesia is done only locally, and after a fat-dissolving solution is injected, a small amount of fat is removed through a canulla. Effects are immediately visible once the slight swelling goes down, and suturing is not necessary which means patients can go back to their daily routines right away. Patients are able to see with their own two eyes the fat that has been removed during the procedure. A quick treatment that takes less than an hour.

HPL (Hypotonic Pharmacologic Lipo-Dissolution)
HPL is comprised of solutions that effectively target and destroy fat cells which are discharged through urine or sweat. Doctors would learn the exact recipe for the most effective solution, as well as techniques in injecting it into targeted areas. A similar solution can also be used for contouring the face - this would also be taught in the Obesity Treatment Training Course.

Other advantages of training programs with Renewme Dermatology Clinic Network is that the marketing material is provided at no additional costs. Doctors would be free to use our webpage designs and before/after photos to promote the treatment at their own clinics. Certification of completion is also provided upon the end of course.

Make sure to check out our academy homepage (coming soon) for more training programs on various treatments and facials!

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Filler Injections for Flat, Sunken Foreheads

I'm not sure how many of you would be familiar with this, but in Korea and many other Asian cultures, physiognomy is held in high regards even today. This refers to the study of analyzing a person's characteristics, life, and future, based on his or her face (appearances). Now, I know most of us learn not to judge a book by its cover and for the most part, it's absolutely true that what's inside should be deemed more important than any other feature of a human being. Nevertheless, physiognomy is quite a popular culture and is frequently consulted for fun, like tarot card readings. You might be surprised to find that maybe there might be an inkling of truth behind physiognomy, especially as there is such a vast history of research and practice, and depth, behind its studies. Ancient beliefs tell us that the condition and appearance of your face reveals your entire life, your health, your universe. We ordinary people might not have the ability to read between the lines, but I'm sure you would agree that to some extent, your face can tell a bit about your personality - which is why first impressions are so important (though not always correct).


Getting back to today's topic, forehead fillers, I was trying to say that foreheads can say a lot more than you think. Even if it's not for reasons related to physiognomy, a rounded forehead with a slight curve is the ideal shape that most ladies are after. Why? It makes your side profile look much more elegant and feminine, and can overall give you a more youthful appearance. Because of this, forehead augmentation and hairline correction are two popular procedures.

You may also notice that most K-pop artists as well as Korean female celebrities have such favorable characteristics, whether they are artificially achieved or not. There are many factors to account for the perfected faces of Korean women you see on television that you probably weren't aware of, and forehead shape is one of them. We have some photos of a patient to show you today, so that you could maybe tell apart the subtle differences.

The first photo was taken back in February, the second photo around September. The results may not be so obvious from the photos but the patient, saying that she was complimented on her forehead for the first time in her life, was very happy with the procedure. Filler injections have high satisfaction rates; the funny thing about fillers is that because they help enhance your beauty in such a natural yet effective way, patients usually end up asking for injections in other areas as well.

Dermal fillers can contour and volumize just about any area of your face: forehead, temples, under eyes, cheeks, nasolabial folds, nose, and chin. If done by the right doctors (certified dermatology specialists), it is a safe procedure with minimal downtime and natural results.

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Botox Treatment for Defined Calves in Seoul Korea

There are many uses for botox injections, some of which you might not be familiar with. You can use them for wrinkles, for reducing square jaws, for hyperhydrosis, and for shrinking overdeveloped shoulder muscles. One other popular option for botox injections at our clinic is for the calves.

Why? Ladies in Korea don't like defined and bulging calves. We like slender and smooth; legs that are naturally beautiful and don't look like they've been running or exercising or doing any sort of physical labor. Such legs can look more feminine and sexy when wearing skirts or dresses or skinny jeans.

Now, exercising and working out like mad won't help you achieve these slender legs - it's not the fat that's the problem, it's the shape of the muscle. And instead of massaging it completely (some girls like to use glass bottles to "roll them into shape") the easiest method might be to paralyze the muscles and cause atrophy to soften the shape a bit. And that, my friends, is where the botox injection comes in.

The calves here are quite defined and hard to get rid of. However, with the help of botox injections the task becomes so simple and straightforward.

After 1 session of botox you can see that the muscle has gone down quite a bit.

This is after the second session of botox. For those who really need drastic results, one session is sometimes not enough. In such cases it is recommended that you come back for another session every 3-4 months for best results.

The difference is very noticeable, as you can see. The patient is also super satisfied with the results, saying that now she looks much better when she is wearing heels. ;)

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Korean Skin Care Routine - Worth It Or Not?

If you have any interest in skin care in Korea (which is highly likely as you are reading this blog), you may know that Koreans are famous for their multi-step skin care routines to maintain flawless glowing skin. I can confirm this from personal experience; when I've told other Korean ladies once that all I use is toner and lotion, and sometimes don't even bother with the toner, the general reaction I got was: "You should take better care of your skin, or else it'll age faster! At least use a good moisturizing cream!" Most girls I know use an average of 4-5 products daily. And a glance at the number of products used in one sitting can be overwhelming if you're not used to it. Serum? Essence? Emulsion? Ampoule? Night cream? What the heck? What are all these weird sounding names?

Before you go rushing off to buy any or all of these, first consider what the differences might be. Basic skin care product consists of cream or lotion that includes moisturizing agents. They can be called many things: moisturizer, lotion, cream, emulsion, etc. but in the end they are all just different versions of the same thing, varying in proportions and maybe a few ingredients here and there. The same moisturizing agent can also be available in varying forms, turning out to be stickier, like an ointment, a bit more solid like a cream, or watery like lotion or toner. For those looking to spend on something new and different, that's where the pricier essences and serums come in.

So should you avoid using so many products? Not really. If you find that different products and more steps to your skin care routine work well for you and bring results, then by all means stick with it. The only catch is that it may be difficult to determine precisely which product has which effects. Otherwise, just do what makes you feel great.

The other question is, is it okay not to use so many products in my routine, then? To which I answer yes. It's okay to just use toner and a simple moisturizer, if you find that your skin is perfectly fine with it. As long as whatever product you're using does a good job of keeping your skin hydrated, there is no need to unnecessarily add more stages to your daily regimen. 

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Cryolipolysis: Non-Invasive Treatment to Shed INCHES Off Your Waist

Winter is approaching fast; leaves are beautifully changing color, the air has become chilly and crisp, and I am making an incredible effort to suppress the urge to devour warm croissants and pies and soup and hot chocolate every morning. Cold weather calls for the body to start storing fat to tuck away during hibernation (I think I might be making this up; do people actually hibernate? Because I seriously wish I could) which would explain why a lot of us might experience a tremendous increase in appetite for foods that are warm and high in calorie content, as the temperature sinks lower and lower.

That being said, I don't know about you, but when I pig out, most of the fat seems to go directly to my belly, as if there was a hotline or something. I'm sure many of you have the same concerns; the food baby that stubbornly refuses to leave, regardless of how hard you might work out. If you're considering seeking help from a clinic, but if you're afraid of liposuction or needles or pain, cryolipolysis might be exactly what you need.

Where excess fat is concerned, ladies are interested in basically every inch of their body - arms, thighs, back, abdomen, and so on. Men, on the other hand, mainly focus on the abdomen. Even if a washboard six-pack isn't so achievable, men tend to complain that this is the most difficult part of the body to tone.
The photo below is no exception. This man, in his thirties, decided to try cryolipolysis because working out three days a week for more than one hour apparently was not getting him the results he wanted. The patient settled for 2 sessions on the abdomen and 1 session on the love handles.

You can see pretty noticeable changes both from the front and side. You have to admit that the second photo is a lot slimmer and looks great! The patient himself is also quite satisfied with the treatment, and has reported that his waistline has shrunk by two whole inches. Is that amazing, or is that amazing?!

Cryolipolysis is a procedure that can selectively freeze fat cells; it is non-invasive and has no downtime, while still maintaining quite satisfactory effects. Plus, with the equipment we have now, the hand-piece can now treat your targeted fat from ALL angles, more effectively than prior coolsculping machines. It works on many areas, including the arms and thighs. Keep your eyes open for future updates on cryolipolysis!

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How to Shrink/Reduce Wide Nostrils Without Surgery

Wide, flaring nostrils can be a source of stress for many, whether you believe it or not. This is actually a really difficult and tricky area to treat. If it were just the height of the nose bridge that was the problem, it could easily be fixed with dermal filler or rhinoplasty. The shape of your nostrils, on the other hand, has nothing to do with the height of your nose, and can be a main factor in determining what makes a small, pretty, feminine nose.

What's more discouraging about this is that even plastic surgeons would not be able to provide an easy solution. Surgically altering the nostrils can result in bad scarring, and can leave the shape of your nose uneven and asymmetrical, which is why it is usually advised against.

But did you know that botox injections can actually correct wide flaring nostrils? This simple procedure can help you achieve a more feminine and pointier-looking nose. Another plus is that by making your nostrils appear narrower, your nose can also give off a straighter and higher appearance. This is especially recommended for patients whose nostrils flare or quiver when laughing.

You might be wondering how on earth this could even be possible. The principles are simpler than you think: if you are familiar with botox injections at all, you will know that botox works by paralyzing muscle movement (when injected around the eyes or forehead, it restricts the muscles that cause movement, that subsequently cause wrinkles). The same applies to the nostrils. All movements are caused by muscles - by restricting the muscles that flare your nostrils, you can keep your nose from appearing wider.

Here you can see the subtle differences in the shape of this patient's nose. The nose bridge has also been corrected a bit with dermal filler.

Botox injections for nostrils have a very high satisfaction rate at our clinic. Patients are happy with the results because a slight change in the nose can give you a whole new impression. Many people come to our clinic with intentions of a nose filler, and are quite surprised when they are recommended an additional botox treatment for the nostrils to further improve the shape of the nose. This unexpected new treatment leaves them even happier with the results, and patients eventually always return for more sessions. ^^

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Eyebrow Tattoo Removal at Renewme Skin Clinic

This is a blog post contribution by Dr. Ko Na Young, head dermatologist of our Hwagok branch. The original post in Korean, can be read by clicking here.

I feel this each time, but we are really grateful for Dr. Ko's efforts to help with the blogging, and her determination to share with everyone her personal experiences and views on the latest skin treatments. It's an insight that is not so easily accessible, especially for those who want a professional opinion or testimonial amidst the overflow of information online, and we really appreciate everything she is doing for us!

Earlier this year, my mother went for semi-permanent eyebrow makeup treatment, and was unhappy with the results because her eyebrows turned out too thick and dark. We thought it would get better after waiting a week or two, but even after a month her brows were very unnatural and black, while my mother had aimed for natural-looking brown eyebrows. Then around March, we took a selfie together and all I could see were her dark eyebrows. I thought it also made her look a bit fierce. She went back to where she received the treatment to complain, but was disappointed when all they told her was to keep waiting.

I told my mother to come to my clinic to see what I could do for her. Tattoo removal normally consists of Nd:YAG laser treatment (used for pigmentation) in regular sessions once a month.

Treatment for my mother was especially tricky and difficult because firstly, her eyebrows were too dark and thick. If the laser treatment was done too intensely, it could result in blisters or scarring, and possible leave her eyebrows spotted and not evenly colored. Furthermore, my mother didn't want to completely remove the semi-permanent makeup; she just wanted it to leave it a bit faded and natural looking.

So in the beginning, I started off with weak laser treatment and added fractional laser treatment as well. Fractional laser can reduce the risk of side effects such as bruising, while heightening the effects of pigmentation laser, which is why at our clinic, the two laser treatments are used in combination for tattoo removal.

The photo below was after one treatment session, in May. The color had slightly faded but her eyebrows were still very strong.

The photo below was taken in June, after her second session. Her thick eyebrow tattoo has been reduced a bit. I used a stronger laser around the borderline and a weaker energy on the inside to make the eyebrow shape as natural as possible.

The last photo below was taken around Chuseok, after 3 sessions of Nd:YAG and fractional laser. Her eyebrows are now brown and natural looking, making her facial expression appear a lot softer.

I gave extra attention to this particular patient because she was my mother, of course, but I was relieved to hear that she was very happy with the results. It was also a chance for me to realize how important of a role the eyebrows play in determining the first impression of a person.

These days in Korea, straight eyebrows that make you look kind and young are the trend. If you are not satisfied with your current, outdated eyebrow tattoos, whether it be because of the shape or the color, they can be revised and removed with lasers at a dermatology clinic.
The latest semi-permanent eyebrow makeup has been known to not react as well to lasers, but with combinations of treatments and patience, you can see good results too!

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Pizza Festival at Pizza Hut Korea

Pizza Hut Korea started this event around last year, but it got so popular that now I think they're just making it a regular thing. It's called Pizza Festival, and it's a great way to try different kinds of pizza without having to think too much, plus you can eat until you're stuffed. Sort of.

So basically, for a really good price (9,900 won for lunch on weekdays and 13,900 won for all other times) you get to use the salad bar, drinks, and every 5-10 minutes or so a slice of pizza with random toppings is brought to you. You don't get to choose anything - you have to deal with what is brought to you. The slices are not too big either, so you can try many different types without feeling too full. I would say the average person could eat about 4-5 slices and feel content... but you can always go for more. The only catch is, there is a time limit of 100 minutes.

Yummy appetizers from the salad bar

Yummy appetizers from the salad bar (egg salad, pumpkin salad, potato salad, pasta...)

I took a few shots of the pizza that we got to eat. There were more, like gorgonzola and this chicken barbecue thing, but I was too busy eating to take pictures.

Pepperoni was by far my favorite. I know it's so plain and boring but for some reason I love it so much!!!

Here's another cool thing:

In Use

I'm Full

You can indicate with this sign, placed on every table, to let the waiter know whether you will want more pizza or whether you'll full. If you show the "I'm Full" side, you won't get any more pizza. Smart of them, isn't it?

We went to the Seocho branch, which is diagonally across the street from our Seocho branch. But as you probably know, all Pizza Huts are the same! So make sure to check it out when you're in Korea and get as much Korean pizza while you have the chance. ;)

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Mini-Liposuction Blog Post by Dr. Ko Na Young

Here is a blog post written by Hwagok branch head dermatologist Dr. Ko Na Young. The original post, written in Korean, can be read by clicking here.

Ever since I was young, I was always concerned about the extra fat in my thighs. My calves were not so bad after I started to work out in my twenties. My thighs, on the other hand, would not budge no matter how hard I exercised. All of the clothes I bought had to fit my thighs more than any other area, and I couldn't wear pencil skirts because they would feel so uncomfortably tight, so I had to stick to flared skirts.

Then, about 5-6 years ago, I extracted some fat from my thighs for a fat grafting procedure. Since then I have seen some size reduction that has been maintained until now. I didn't remove a tremendous amount of fat like traditional liposuction (over 2000 cc) - it was just about 150-200 cc from both thighs, but it was still very effective in reducing the size of my thighs.

Areas such as the thighs and upper arms do not slim down so easily, even with the most intense workouts. And when you gain weight, those areas are probably the first to start plumping up.

For patients who have the same problem as I had just mentioned, Renewme Skin Clinic Mini-Liposuction is the perfect combination of the effects of liposuction as well as the advantages of non-surgical obesity treatments. This procedure applies to all areas including the thighs, abdomen, arms, underarms and more.

Mini-Liposuction is a new concept of fat removal procedures, that directly extracts fat that the patient can confirm with his/her own two eyes.

The advantages of mini-liposuction are that:

• It has the effects of liposuction
• But doesn't require sedation or general anesthesia
• The procedure time is only about 30 minutes
• There is no downtime and no need of compressure clothing
• And fat is removed directly, which means no yo-yo effects.

Yesterday, a friend of mine visited the clinic for this mini-liposuction procedure. She was determined to treat her abdomen area, which had been bugging her for many years.

1. First I measured her size and designed the treatment area.

2. Then I disinfected the treatment area, injected the anesthetic solution, and removed the fat.
When I asked her how much pain she felt, she made everyone laugh by responding "it's much less painful than doing crunches!" But actually, you know, hundreds of crunches still wouldn't remove that extra layer of fat.

3. Once the treatment is finished, I show the extracted fat to the patient. I ended up extracting way more than the agreed 4 bottles (50 cc per bottle) and filled up a whole 500 cc bowl. It was an extra service for my friend, who had agreed to let me use her photos for this blog.

My friend was very satisfied when she saw how much fat had been removed! It was less painful than she had expected, much less than a hard workout.

Patients may experience mild swelling immediately after the procedure; this goes down within 3-4 days and results will start to show after about a week.

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